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Nowadays, in a time of rapid development of many scientific disciplines, solutions are emerging that require knowledge from several fields. Promoting crosscurricular relationships is also becoming relevant. Its importance is also clear in higher education. It creates and deepens students' competences and enables them to take a broader view of related or underlying fields. 3D models are a very suitable tool to support cross-curricular relationships, where their importance is not only in the creation of the 3D model itself, but the results obtained in this way are also fully applicable in the educational field as a visualization tool. This is an interesting activity for students, but also the creation of models hides a number of possible complications that can complicate their creation and if the model fails, it can discourage the student. Therefore, it is important to be able to react correctly and choose the appropriate course of action. It is not necessary to obtain new photographs, but manual intervention in the creation of the 3D model is sufficient. The method of creating 3D models and their importance in the educational sphere have already been presented in several of our publications, for example [1-6]. However, practical implementations show that although students are very positive about this activity, they often encounter problems in post-processing. It is on post-processing procedures that we will focus in our paper. Using concrete examples, we will show the three basic editing methods we have proposed (adding manual tie-points; editing a meshed model by removing point clouds and properly removing the visible part of the model), which once mastered, students will be able to solve most problems in the creation of 3D models without deeper technical knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main aim of this paper is the analysis and interpretation of education towards "dialogue of cultures" in the context of an upgraded concept of axiological pluralism. This paper deems multiculturalism as unsustainable as it is not sufficiently elaborate. The concept of this study is comprised of the description of the current state of affairs and the distinction between the possibilities of coexistence in certain societies into commensurable and incommensurable. Axiological monism is being is put up against cultural pluralism. The most fundamental problem of the coexistence of various cultures being identified is the incommensurability of values. We believe that culturally incommensurable groups can only coexist side by side, but they cannot live together. This can also be applied to various groups of Christian and Islamic communities, which is why this paper addresses the issue in terms of the values of Christianity and Islam. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The period of the pandemic was clearly stressful for almost all areas of daily life. While the area of the school education system, primary, secondary and higher education, is in the media's crosshairs almost every day, the extensive area of further education has mostly gone unnoticed. The fact is that we found ourselves in a new, specific situation that we were not prepared for. As far as it was possible, school education switched to another form (e-learning, distance learning, etc.), but this option was not always possible for material reasons. The introduction of online teaching was not only for schools and teachers, but also for students. There was a need for contact between teachers and students, access to information and additionally flexible professional support for the teacher. The aim of the contribution is to supplement the comparison of the individual waves of the pandemic from the point of view of education at the Department of Technology and Information Technologies, Faculty of Pedagogy of the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The comprehensive education system in 2020 was significantly limited at all levels by the global pandemic of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Universities modified the organization of teaching and transformed study into cyberspace, so teaching could continue in a distance form using e-learning, webinars, or other digital education tools. The paper focuses on the issue of university education during the first wave of the pandemic and has the character of a theoretical-empirical study. The first part presents the basic theoretical background of the researched issue from the perspective of various authorial approaches. The key is the empirical part, in which the results of research conducted among students are interpreted to find out their experiences, attitudes and preferences in the context of online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research involved 730 respondents from sixteen Slovak universities. In conclusion, the author appeals to the importance of digital and media literacy so online teaching can be considered an effective and equivalent tool to the full-time form of study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Under the influence of digitization, automation and robotization, the way and content of work is changing, similarly to the labour market requirements of an employee performing work in the 4.0 model are also changing. In this paper we discuss the impact of the current technology developments and their impact on the standing of the working man in the near future. Newly created or transformed work positions require certain new knowledge and job skills for future employees, and therefore the current education system plays a primary and very important role in preparing for the labour market. The issue has a societal dimension and is a frequent subject of professional debate at global level, which highlights its current relevance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents results of a research investigation obtained under the support to the IGA LDF MENDELU p roject, NIS M PO Č R p roject, and OPVK project. It gives an account of theoretical and methodological starting points, presenting the project's research aims. Its chief objective is to introduce professionals to the existing results of the completed research investigation focusing on the determination of dimensional requirements for furniture intended for children with disabilities. The questions raised belong to a broader context of the issue at hand, related to the project of setting up protection and safety standards in relation to the health condition of children and youth, in the context of the "Long-term programme to improve the health status of the population of the Czech Republic - Health for everybody in the 21st century" paper, namely objective 4: [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The contribution deals with the impact of Internet communication on contemporary thinking and education and has the character of a theoretical study. The paper reflects the primer technological bases and the current state of the presented problem and concrete expressions of the transformation of thinking in the context of the use of digital media, using several author´s approaches and opinions. The main objective of the paper is to define and in theory formulate changes of thinking and education related to the use and influence of the Internet and digital media. The author emphasizes the importance of maintaining a linear type of thinking to retain and stabilize education and knowledge, especially in the context of the young generation, which is the most affected and potentially threatened by digital media and information and communication technologies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a theatrical technique called Forum Theatre and its Use in The Teaching Process. Forum Theatre is a name for an interactive stage technique often used in the educational process. The world-renowned method, based on the dramatic techniques of August Boal, is characterised by the fact that the audience become actors and are thus confronted with the reality that takes place on the stage. This staging method is commonly used in modern teaching concepts all around the world and is one of the key methods of creative drama. It enables people to experience, analyse and subsequently understand dramatized situations in everyday life and thus improve not only the educational process, but especially mutual communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In education, the development of critical thinking is a long-term process that needs to begin in early school age. This period is important for the development of critical thinking, because a child starts school and is significantly affected by the teacher’s way of work. A pupil is required to be able to think critically when starting secondary education. The main prerequisite of pupils’ development of critical thinking is teacher’s creative personality using a creative approach in education. This paper deals with the analysis of activational methods and the application of Philosophy for Children program as a tool for development of critical thinking in educational process of pupils at secondary education level. Within the Philosophy for Children programme, we have implemented activational methods in the education process. The research design was quantitative, and the data was acquired based on the experimental method. The research results confirm the benefits of the Philosophy for Children program in educational process with emphasis on its potential to develop pupils’ critical thinking owing to its principles and characteristics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper focuses on the education of people with disabilities in terms of their labor market success. At first, the paper describes the theoretical background of the research, and then follows with a presentation of our results. The aim of our research was to identify such common obstacles of the labor market integration of people with disabilities, which arise on the side of these people. In particular, the perception of low or almost no education and inadequate qualification by people with disability, by employers and by workers at labor offices is described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper deals with the results of the research, which identified attitudes of the students' of the study program "Teaching of Fine Arts in Combination" towards to the artistic creation of selected artists. The presented results are a part of the project aimed at identifying key strategies for developing the creativity and critical thinking of the future teachers. The results of qualitative research point to the appropriateness of student verbal reflection on the artworks, developing creativity as well as the ability to express and present their views during the realization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Studying educational satisfaction is a crucial component in understanding the current state of affairs and forecasting future actions. The satisfaction experienced by students can influence their motivation to achieve educational and career goals. This article presents the results of a study on the level of satisfaction with education among students in the Czech Republic, conducted from November 2023 to April 2024. The study explored students' satisfaction with their education, the reasons for pursuing higher education, and the motives for choosing specific educational institutions. A total of 154 respondents participated in the study, utilizing diagnostic survey methods, questionnaire techniques, and an interview survey. The analysis of the results indicated that many of students reported a satisfaction level higher than average. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of our research was to investigate the actual level of digital skills and the level required to practise a profession, to identify significant differences and to suggest appropriate training methods. The research was conducted by questionnaire among respondents from Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Spain. The results of the research show that employees do not reach the level of digital skills required by employers, the expectations of the highest level of skills were in the field of cyber security, where statistical significance between the desired and actual value was also demonstrated. There was no statistically significant dependence of respondents' skill level on education or job position. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper deals with the digital literacy of students attending the University of the Third Age in Nitra. It brings together partial results of the research the author conducted in the summer semester of the academic year 2012-2013 and focuses on the aspects of age and the degree of education as determinants of interest in ICT and computer skills in the context of the education of seniors. The research sample consisted of participants of two study programmes supervised by the Faculty of Education of Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra: 40 students in the History of Fine Arts and Creative Art activities study programme under the Department of Creative Arts and Art Education and 34 students enrolled in the Folk Crafts study programme carried out by the Department of Technology and Information Technologies [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper deals with the multidimensional space of culture from a regional and global perspective. It points to a certain pulsation and influence of cultures in the life of a national minority, respectively describes regionalism as a specific determinant of their cultural existence. It analyses the pedagogical respect of these realities in the concretization of the national educational process (in the background of the pupil's consciousness in relation to these terms). It stresses the naturally present cultural relativism and gradual purposeful improvement of the cultural consciousness of the pupil in the environment and the surroundings of minority schools (also) during the acquisition of cultural codes. The text leads to a wider presentation of the multidimensional process of interpretation and its important segment: national literature as an important form of cultural heritage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of the article is to analyse the possibilities of stimulating interest in sustainable development, climate and environment improvement through work with philosophical literary stories. In this article, we focus on a specific philosophical story called The World According to Anna, written by the Norwegian philosopher and writer Jostein Gaarder. The book is stated for readers of older school age. The main method of the research part is the interpretation of the above artistic text with an emphasis on the depiction of elements appearing as a motivation to think about the complex issues of the environment and its protection. Subsequently, we discuss the possibilities of working with similar books in the process of education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article aims to analyze, through a questionnaire, future teachers' knowledge and opinions regarding first aid, and to assess the inclusion of a mandatory first-aid course, the content of which was influenced by statistical data of the South Bohemian Emergency Medical Service and teachers' statistics (Hrušková et al., 2022). Students of the Faculty of Education (N=227) from South Bohemia (municipalities with different populations and, with regard to the gender ratio in students, mostly women) filled out questionnaires before and after a first-aid course in 2023. Through the questionnaire survey (a) significant differences were found in the mean values of knowledge of first aid in sum between all subgroups of students (p=0.05), (b) in the level of knowledge of first aid for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), traumas, and acute conditions of chronic diseases (=p0.05), and (c) in the level of knowledge of each first-aid item individually (p=0.05). In general, completing our first-aid course is essential for all our students (p=0.05), even for those who have already completed some previous first-aid course. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper deals with parcial research study discussing about the opinions and attitudes of teachers of Roma pupils in primary schools and his/her competences. It presents some educational context of social exclusion of Roma pupils in the Czech Republic. The questions of social disadvantage and of educational of requirements are also mentioned. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We perceive the family as a social institution that fulfills important social functions, which undoubtedly include an educational function. However, concerning the impact of socio-economic conditions, cultural changes as well as the impact of other cultures, the educational activities in contemporary families are changing. The study deals with the research focused on determining the educational influence of current parents. Parents from different regions of Slovakia took part in the research. The research results were processed using the descriptive statistics methods and the Student t-test was used for the purpose of comparison. Based on obtained results it may be stated that current parents are perceived as quite liberal, without setting limits and clear rules in raising their children, and with a tendency to excuse children's mistakes. Their raising is marked by high pressure on children's school performance while they attribute the responsibility for school results and education to school. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article aimed to analyse, through a questionnaire, teachers' knowledge and opinions regarding basic first aid. Teachers (N=382) from South Bohemia (municipalities with different populations and, with regard to the gender ratio in staff, mostly women) filled out questionnaires between 2017 and 2020. They also mentioned changes in pupils' health conditions, and these data were compared with anonymized statistical data of the Emergency Medical Service in the same region of the Czech Republic (6% of the Czech Republic's population, data from August 2018 to June 2019). One third to half of all teachers stated that some health crisis required first aid at school and/or outside school. Teachers caring for older children and adolescents report a lower incidence of cases than pre-primary teachers. Through the questionnaire survey we found (a) significant differences in the mean values of knowledge of first aid in total between all subgroups of teachers =(0p.05) and (b) in the level of knowledge of first aid for traumas and acute conditions of chronic diseases (p=0.05; in favour of the non-traumatic acute conditions). But overall, the level of knowledge was insufficient (mean values between 69 % in pre-primary and 84 % in elementary-school teachers in a standard first-aid test). Results show the importance of the inclusion of first aid in the training of teachers in pre-primary, primary, and lower and higher secondary schools. A majority of teachers feel it would be appropriate to provide training in first aid in both traumatic and non-traumatic acute conditions once every two years, predominantly using simulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Education in Czech Republic has recently undergone considerable changes. Emphasis is placed on the development of individuality, personality qualities, and competencies of pupils and students. Creativity has become an essential quality of modern man and it is proclaimed across many areas of human activity, being defined in various ways depending on the application of creative aspects. The area which we deal with in more detail in the article is creativity in technical education. In the context of current events in the field of educational policy in the Czech Republic, we present partial results of a research probe of a qualitative nature focused on identifying key elements of educational strategies of primary school teachers in the implementation of creative technical activities at primary school. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article aims at the current issue of how to use leisure time of seniors in residential facilities, placing a particular emphasis on educational activities. Authors point to education possibilities in the residential environment, aspects and characteristic features of educational activities, and social services clients' specific objectives. In the second part, authors focus on those educational areas, which represent essential topics in senior education in the 21st century, and they apply them into real conditions of residential facilities. Education is perceived here as a useful tool for developing retired peoples' personalities and a crucial element in developing society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author presents one of the most important Slovak personalities from the so-called “Dolná zem” (engl. Lowland) : Samuel Tešedík from Szarvas, who created – especially in the field of agriculture education – works of European format. Tešedík’s greatest pedagogical contribution was the establishment of the first practical agricultural school in Hungary. He devoted himself not only to teaching of students but also to education of the common people. Thanks to his work and activities, he is still highly acclaimed by Slovak historical science. At the same time, he is a constant source of inspiration for people engaged in agriculture. In this study, the author emphasizes that the work of Samuel Tešedík in the field of public education and reformist work in agriculture is quite unique – and not only from the perspective of 18th century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article deals with the improvement of spatial visualization using drones. Spatial imagination is one of the essential abilities for life. A person lacking this ability would not be able to orientate in space and would not be able, for example, to estimate the size of a room or how far an object is placed. The aim of the research was to improve spatial visualization with the help of drones. Drones represented an element defining certain distances, and the change in distance estimation using drones in free flight, drone programming, and displaying of distance without drone were analysed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the Slovak Republic, there are still no textbooks for technical education in lower secondary education. The authors work on creating modern electronic and multimedia textbooks. In the scientific study, the problem of verifying the new electronic textbook for technical subjects in primary school is being solved. Textbooks are important in the educational process. Before the introduction of the electronic textbook into practice, the authors decided to scientifically verify the electronic textbook in practice. In the first part of the article, they describe the characteristics of the textbook. Another part of the study is devoted to setting research hypotheses. Subsequently, the hypotheses were verified in practice. We have found that our electronic textbook has its meaning in practice. The pupils who worked with her achieved higher achievements. Differences between pupils in the control and experimental groups were also statistically significant. The differences were statistically significant at all three levels of learning according to Niemierkos taxonomy of educational objectives. This is an important finding in our research process. We can state that a quality and scientifically valid textbook will contribute to the effective teaching of technology in the Slovak Republic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The relevance of the whole prejudice is summed up by the sutural values of culture and living in the surrounding region of Ukraine as a warehouse part of the historical process. The Priazoviya, as one of the regions of Ukraine’s population, is the basis of geological, geographical, historical, economic, encyclopedic vocabulary, the main warehouse of the population of the Azov region population, some of which are Ukrainians, Bulgarians, and others was revealed. The same goal was determined by the region’s simple space and its specificity changed the form of the national holy society. The lord of voluntary and imaginative migrations of the people felt as if they were completely blessed, the culture and traditions on the territory were reunited. The powerful moved of human streams, the resettlement of different nationalities representative, formed the multicultural character of the Priazov region. The base of the whole region even far away in the great waters of the Dnieper Sea and the Sea of Azov – all the whole rivers did not empty the land of the whole region. Actions, as it were at the other half of XVIII – the cob of the XX century. In the South of Ukraine, they have seized the license for the fake development of the country. The most important aspect of the region development is given this research work. In this way, Ukraine, as a multicultural storehouse has a perspective for formulating a dialogue with other representatives through a prism of a perfect life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Action research has the potential to promote reflective teaching practice and to form educational change. Only a few studies have examined how students perceive the preparation to do research during their future careers. The aim of the present qualitative study was to explore the perspective of students – future teachers of themselves as researchers. Two focus groups with 29 students were conducted. Data analysis revealed how they perceive the methodology courses, how they experience the process of their own research and how they construct this aspect of teacher professional identity. The findings are discussed in the context of current research, limitations of the study are mentioned, and suggestions for future research are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the criteria for a student's acceptance into our university is his/her success in the entrance testing. The aim of this work was to create a model for measuring the effectiveness of the pedagogical process using IT support. Utilising the mentioned model we hope to create an educational system aimed at the reduction of disparity in educational habits and skills from the chosen areas of economic studies targeting quantitative methods. The entry test is needed for the subjects of mathematics as well as economics and foreign languages. In this article we have proven that there exists a correlation between the entrance test results and the evaluation results in the subject of mathematics for the winter semester of the first year of the bachelor studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study deals with contemporary issues of value orientation in the conditions around the world. The text analyzes current problems such as armed conflicts, multicultural contacts, morality, quality of education, dangers of life, cooperation between people and others, which all negatively impact the stability of human civilization. The author emphasizes the need for a direct approach to humanity as an essential subject of social development with proposals for greater application of the strengths and importance of education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The English language is a member of the Indo-European family of languages which had also influenced its grammar. The language is a complex system that was developing for long centuries and this development is still in progress. The development of English was influenced by some other languages, their grammar and vocabulary. Not only other languages and their impact on English had caused the development of gender marked nominations of person but also the changing society. Most of the world countries, not only English speaking, are based on principles of patriarchal society. Therefore, the majority of gender marked nominations of person is of male gender, however, feminism has contributed to development of new nominations of person in such sphere as profession or occupation. The research is based on the semantics of the sample of 660 gender marked nominations of person and their categorization into twelve semantic groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]